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Stamford Parks and Recreation
About Stamford Parks and Recreation
It is the mission of the Stamford Parks & Recreation Services to create and offer comprehensive and inclusive leisure opportunities and experiences for the youth and adult population of Stamford. We strive to build a strong sense of community, increase the social, cultural, enrichment and wellbeing for all through our programs, parks, facilities and more!
Upcoming Events!
Stay and Play Preschool Program for Ages 3 &4 2026 - 2027
Open House Dates
Wednesday October 15 - 10am -11am
Monday October 27- 6:30PM-7:30pm
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2026 – June 2027 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3-year-old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4-year-old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,400.00 per year ( 3-Year-olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,1100.00
$5,700.00 per year ( 4-year-olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,425.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills and begins on December 1, 2025 at the recreation office.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3- and 4-year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play-based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2026 and run through June 2027 for the four-year-old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in January of 2027. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
Wednesday October 15 - 10am -11am
Monday October 27- 6:30PM-7:30pm
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2026 – June 2027 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3-year-old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4-year-old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,400.00 per year ( 3-Year-olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,1100.00
$5,700.00 per year ( 4-year-olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,425.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills and begins on December 1, 2025 at the recreation office.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3- and 4-year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play-based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2026 and run through June 2027 for the four-year-old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in January of 2027. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
Trivia Night
The Star Center ( Ages 7 - 12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00PM – 8:30PM
$20.00 per child
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Enjoy a fun filled kid Trivia Night! This interactive trivia night challenges and entertains young minds. Explore categories like science, history, movies and Music, testing your knowledge across various subjects. Expect and fun filled evening with prizes, beverages and snacks! All participants must register for the event to attend.
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00PM – 8:30PM
$20.00 per child
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Enjoy a fun filled kid Trivia Night! This interactive trivia night challenges and entertains young minds. Explore categories like science, history, movies and Music, testing your knowledge across various subjects. Expect and fun filled evening with prizes, beverages and snacks! All participants must register for the event to attend.
Santa Calls 2025
Ski Bums Friday Night Program (Gr. 4 -9 )
Ski Bums Friday Night Program (Gr. 4 -9 )
Registration starts online November 3, 2025, at 8:30am!
Where: Thunder Ridge Ski Area
When:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - Sess. 01
Friday, January 23, 2026- Sess. 02
Friday, February 6, 2026- Sess. 03
Friday, February 20, 2026 - Sess. 04
Departure: 4:00PM from the Government Center
Return: 10:00PM at the Government Center Lobby
Fee: $55.00 per trip for lift ticket & transportation per trip
$50.00 per person extra for ski rentals per trip
Description: Back this winter by popular demand for the seventeenth season! This Friday night ski program is open to students grades 4 through 9 and will be offered on four Friday evenings this winter. We will travel to Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson New York to enjoy an evening of skiing and/or snow boarding. Ski rentals are also available. Students can pack a meal for each trip or bring spending money and enjoy dinner at the ski lodge. What a great way for your child to spend a Friday night with friends! We travel by Coach Bus! If a trip is canceled due to poor weather conditions we will try to reschedule for another date. Registration Begins November 3rd, 2025!! Refunds are not granted for anyone that misses a trip unless it meets the city refund policy on page two.
Registration starts online November 3, 2025, at 8:30am!
Where: Thunder Ridge Ski Area
When:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - Sess. 01
Friday, January 23, 2026- Sess. 02
Friday, February 6, 2026- Sess. 03
Friday, February 20, 2026 - Sess. 04
Departure: 4:00PM from the Government Center
Return: 10:00PM at the Government Center Lobby
Fee: $55.00 per trip for lift ticket & transportation per trip
$50.00 per person extra for ski rentals per trip
Description: Back this winter by popular demand for the seventeenth season! This Friday night ski program is open to students grades 4 through 9 and will be offered on four Friday evenings this winter. We will travel to Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson New York to enjoy an evening of skiing and/or snow boarding. Ski rentals are also available. Students can pack a meal for each trip or bring spending money and enjoy dinner at the ski lodge. What a great way for your child to spend a Friday night with friends! We travel by Coach Bus! If a trip is canceled due to poor weather conditions we will try to reschedule for another date. Registration Begins November 3rd, 2025!! Refunds are not granted for anyone that misses a trip unless it meets the city refund policy on page two.
Registration starts 11/14
Handprint Keepsake Ornaments! (Ages 1-3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Tuesday, December 2 - Sess. 1
Wednesday, December 3 - Sess. 2
11:15AM -12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
They are only small for such a short time, come make a special keepsake handprint ornament to be cherished or given as a great gift. We will be working with modeling magic clay and also paint (please dress accordingly). This is a fun way to always remember how little they once were! We will be listening to festive music while we work. Caregiver and me class! Registration begins November 14th online.
Do You Want to Build a Snowman (Ages 2-4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
December 4, 2025
Thursday
11:15 - AM-12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
There is a chill in the air and what is more fun than building a snowman?? We will build a snowman that is soft and snuggly! The children will also be able to decorate snowman cookies that they can enjoy for a snack all while listening to holiday music. Caregiver and me class. Registration begins November 14th online.
Holiday Themed - Play and Learn (Ages 1 - 3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Tuesdays, December 2 - December 16 - Sess. 1
Wednesdays, December 3 - December 17 - Sess. 2
Thursdays, December 4 - December 18 - Sess. 3
9:30AM - 11:00AM
$55.00 per child per section for 4 weeks
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Play with a purpose introduces your toddler to the experience of preschool with a caregiver. Our classroom will be set up with child-initiated activities. There will be centers to explore...holiday themed play doh, painting and more. Plus simple holiday projects. We will have a circle time with songs and stories. A festive snack will be provided. We will play in our spacious gym or ,weather permitting, outside on our playground. This will encourage movement and independence in a fun and safe environment. A great way for your child to continue to develop both fine and gross motor skills, learn about transitioning to the next activity and spatial awareness. A child and caregiver class. Registration begins November 14th.
It is Time to Decorate Your Christmas Tree (Ages 2-4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Tuesday, December 9 - Sess. 1
Wednesday, December 10 - Sess. 2
11:15AM -12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Nothing is more fun than decorating your own Christmas tree! We will create a keepsake felt Christmas tree and make ornaments that can be used to decorate your very own tree. We will also decorate a Christmas tree that can be eaten! What fun we will have all while listening to holiday music. A caregiver and me class. Registration begins November 14th online.
Holiday Pajama Party (Ages 1-3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Thursday, December 11 - Sess. 1
Thursday , December 18 - Sess. 2
11:15AM - 12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Come dressed in your favorite holiday pajamas!!
What can be more fun than a lazy day in our PAJAMAS ? How about fun holiday crafts, stories and songs in our pajamas. We will have a fun holiday treat also!
Registration begins November 14th online.
Gingerbread House Decorating (Ages 2 - 4)
Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
Tuesday, December 16 - Sec. 1
Wednesday, December 17 - Sec 2
11:15AM - 12:15PM
$22.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
There's nothing like a gingerbread house. They are as much fun to make as they are to eat! Join us for this one day event where you will decorate a gingerbread house to take home and sing songs inspired by the season! Limited to 16 children. A caregiver and me class. Registration begins November 14th online.
Holiday Cookie Decorating (Ages 1 - 4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Friday, December 5 - Sess. 1
Friday, December 12 - Sess. 2
10:00AM - 10:45AM
$19.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Come decorate sugar cookies with all the goodies of the season! The children will decorate their own cookies to eat or take home with them! A care giver and me class. Registration begins November 14th, online.
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Tuesday, December 2 - Sess. 1
Wednesday, December 3 - Sess. 2
11:15AM -12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
They are only small for such a short time, come make a special keepsake handprint ornament to be cherished or given as a great gift. We will be working with modeling magic clay and also paint (please dress accordingly). This is a fun way to always remember how little they once were! We will be listening to festive music while we work. Caregiver and me class! Registration begins November 14th online.
Do You Want to Build a Snowman (Ages 2-4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
December 4, 2025
Thursday
11:15 - AM-12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
There is a chill in the air and what is more fun than building a snowman?? We will build a snowman that is soft and snuggly! The children will also be able to decorate snowman cookies that they can enjoy for a snack all while listening to holiday music. Caregiver and me class. Registration begins November 14th online.
Holiday Themed - Play and Learn (Ages 1 - 3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Tuesdays, December 2 - December 16 - Sess. 1
Wednesdays, December 3 - December 17 - Sess. 2
Thursdays, December 4 - December 18 - Sess. 3
9:30AM - 11:00AM
$55.00 per child per section for 4 weeks
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Play with a purpose introduces your toddler to the experience of preschool with a caregiver. Our classroom will be set up with child-initiated activities. There will be centers to explore...holiday themed play doh, painting and more. Plus simple holiday projects. We will have a circle time with songs and stories. A festive snack will be provided. We will play in our spacious gym or ,weather permitting, outside on our playground. This will encourage movement and independence in a fun and safe environment. A great way for your child to continue to develop both fine and gross motor skills, learn about transitioning to the next activity and spatial awareness. A child and caregiver class. Registration begins November 14th.
It is Time to Decorate Your Christmas Tree (Ages 2-4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Tuesday, December 9 - Sess. 1
Wednesday, December 10 - Sess. 2
11:15AM -12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Nothing is more fun than decorating your own Christmas tree! We will create a keepsake felt Christmas tree and make ornaments that can be used to decorate your very own tree. We will also decorate a Christmas tree that can be eaten! What fun we will have all while listening to holiday music. A caregiver and me class. Registration begins November 14th online.
Holiday Pajama Party (Ages 1-3)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Thursday, December 11 - Sess. 1
Thursday , December 18 - Sess. 2
11:15AM - 12:00PM
$18.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Come dressed in your favorite holiday pajamas!!
What can be more fun than a lazy day in our PAJAMAS ? How about fun holiday crafts, stories and songs in our pajamas. We will have a fun holiday treat also!
Registration begins November 14th online.
Gingerbread House Decorating (Ages 2 - 4)
Recreation Star Center, 170 Shippan Ave
Tuesday, December 16 - Sec. 1
Wednesday, December 17 - Sec 2
11:15AM - 12:15PM
$22.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
There's nothing like a gingerbread house. They are as much fun to make as they are to eat! Join us for this one day event where you will decorate a gingerbread house to take home and sing songs inspired by the season! Limited to 16 children. A caregiver and me class. Registration begins November 14th online.
Holiday Cookie Decorating (Ages 1 - 4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
Friday, December 5 - Sess. 1
Friday, December 12 - Sess. 2
10:00AM - 10:45AM
$19.00 per child per section
Instructor: Jen Lupinacci
Come decorate sugar cookies with all the goodies of the season! The children will decorate their own cookies to eat or take home with them! A care giver and me class. Registration begins November 14th, online.
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Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
December 13, 2025
Saturday
9:00AM - 12:00PM
$50.00 per student
Includes all supplies
Instructors: Ms. Nancy, Mighty Makers
Are your kiddos ready for some fun time activities away from home so you can get your shopping done? Send them our way! We're ready and excited to spend time with a creative Make and Take day. Your little elves will make and decorate holiday cookies to share with their favorite people. As the cookies are baking, we'll join into festive and fun holiday gym and musical games Please send your child with a beverage, we'll supply the rest!! Max of 10 students
December 13, 2025
Saturday
9:00AM - 12:00PM
$50.00 per student
Includes all supplies
Instructors: Ms. Nancy, Mighty Makers
Are your kiddos ready for some fun time activities away from home so you can get your shopping done? Send them our way! We're ready and excited to spend time with a creative Make and Take day. Your little elves will make and decorate holiday cookies to share with their favorite people. As the cookies are baking, we'll join into festive and fun holiday gym and musical games Please send your child with a beverage, we'll supply the rest!! Max of 10 students
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